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Columbian staff writer

Joe Kent (The Columbian files)

Kent concedes 3rd District race to Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Joe Kent (The Columbian files)

December 21, 2022, 5:00pm Clark County News

Republican Joe Kent on Wednesday officially conceded the race to represent Washington’s 3rd Congressional District after being defeated by Rep.-elect Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania. Read story

Starting in 2024, 10 blocks of southernmost Main Street in downtown Vancouver are going to be torn up and rebuilt into a better-looking and better-feeling corridor.

Vancouver makes progress on redesign of downtown’s Main Street

Starting in 2024, 10 blocks of southernmost Main Street in downtown Vancouver are going to be torn up and rebuilt into a better-looking and better-feeling corridor.

December 20, 2022, 5:48pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver is nearly 30 percent of the way to deciding on a long-awaited plan to redesign downtown’s Main Street corridor. Read story

Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes (The Columbian files)

Vancouver raises city manager’s pay by 8.25%

Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes (The Columbian files)

December 20, 2022, 12:39pm Clark County News

After receiving a positive job performance evaluation, Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes will receive a $24,180 pay bump. Read story

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, second from right, joins her daughter, Abigail, 9, as they talk with members of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe at the ribbon -cutting for the new Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge administration building Friday morning.

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Herrera Beutler celebrate new administrative building

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, second from right, joins her daughter, Abigail, 9, as they talk with members of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe at the ribbon -cutting for the new Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge administration building Friday morning.

December 16, 2022, 8:07pm Clark County News

On a brisk Friday morning, nature-lovers gathered to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for a new Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge administrative building after years of anticipation. Read story

Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes.

Vancouver City Council lauds City Manager Eric Holmes

Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes.

December 16, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes’ performance in his official capacity remained favorable among the city council, with the body concluding he is doing an “excellent job” fulfilling his responsibilities. Read story

Third Congressional District candidates Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, left, and Joe Kent (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Unofficial Clark County recount: Perez gains 6 votes, Kent 2 in 3rd District race

Third Congressional District candidates Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, left, and Joe Kent (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

December 15, 2022, 6:12pm Clark County News

The push for a recount in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District race has yielded little change in its outcome, a fact further solidified after its most populous county submitted its tallies. Read story

Washougal River system dam-removal project wins $2.57M in funding

December 15, 2022, 6:01am Clark County News

The Washougal River system is going to receive millions of dollars to help restore the Columbia River watershed’s salmon and steelhead populations. Read story

Spring blossoms frame the Capitol on March 31 in Olympia.

Vancouver compiles ‘comprehensive’ list of legislative priorities

Spring blossoms frame the Capitol on March 31 in Olympia.

December 14, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

In preparation for Washington’s upcoming legislative session, the city of Vancouver is in the process of compiling its most robust list of priorities yet. Read story

Vancouver City Council OKs warehouse moratorium

December 13, 2022, 6:03pm Business

As the nationwide emergence of mega warehouses becomes more prevalent, Vancouver is establishing safeguards to prevent such developments from taking root in the city. Read story

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Driver, 83, rescued after swerving off road and into Goble Creek in Cowlitz County

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December 11, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

An 83-year-old driver was found alive early Saturday after sliding off North Goble Creek Road in Cowlitz County on Friday evening. Read story